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Joseph Ronald Quiñahan

Name: Joseph Ronald Quiñahan
Nick Name: JR
Monicker: Baby Shaq
Birthday: May 8, 1984
Height: 6’5
Weight: 212
Position: Center
Second position: forward
Jersey No: 4
Year drafted: Selected by Alaska at seventh after picking Ken Bono at sixth during the 2007 Rookie draft. Quiñahan stayed for one season on the Aces roster before he was shipped to Air21 for the rights of Mark Borboran, the 2008 sixth pick.
Years Pro: Sophomore
College: University of Visayas Green Lancers
Hobbies: Playing basketball and watching comedy and action movies
Hometown: Cebu City

Player’s note: A certified center player who loves to use his heft and height. On offense he prefers to post up inside the paint and he is stone wall on defense. He has a decent stroke from the outside and can consistently hit the open jumper from any distance.

Achievements: N/A

Defining Moments: N/A

More about the player:
Dubbed “Baby Shaq” in the Philippine Basketball League where he played for Granny Goose because of physical resemblance to Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal particularly the heft except the height and shooting.

Statistics: Averaged 3.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 23 games played for Alaska during first year in the pro league.